REC
Recife
Brazil
8,497 km
5,280 miles
TLE
Toliara Airport
Madagascar
Distance
8,497 km
5,280 mi / 4,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC TLE
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Toliara Airport
IATA Code REC TLE
ICAO Code SBRF FMST
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Recife Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 33 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -23.380000, 43.730000

Recife (REC) to Toliara Airport (TLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Toliara Airport (TLE) in Toliara Airport, Madagascar is 8,497 kilometers (5,280 miles / 4,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Madagascar. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:31 in Recife, it's 02:31 in Toliara Airport. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Toliara Airport (TLE) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Toliara Airport (TLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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